£50 Reward for turdwatchers
People who report dog walkers who do not clean up after their pets are to be given a £50 reward if a fine is issued by council wardens, in a pilot scheme by Telford & Wrekin Council.
Recently, resident from The Rock was issued a £100 penalty for allowing their dog to foul on the grass, after a tip off from a member of the public who recognised them from CCTV footage.
To report an incident, residents should provide as many details as possible including:
-Location
-Time
-Description of the dog and its owner
All information will be treated confidentially, and those who provide evidence leading to a successful prosecution will be eligible for the £50 reward.
Residents are reminded of the importance of cleaning up after their dogs. Failure to do so can result in a fixed penalty notice of £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to tackling dog fouling and relies on the help of residents to report incidents and provide evidence, such as CCTV footage, photos, or witness statements. Digital evidence has proven invaluable in helping to identify offenders and secure penalties.
Information such as the date, time, location, description of the dog and owner, or even vehicle registration numbers, can all help in identifying the offender. If a fixed penalty is not paid, the offender may be asked to attend court.
Residents are encouraged to report dog fouling incidents and share any evidence of offenders through:
- MyTelford app – Sign up here
- Telford & Wrekin Watch confidential hotline – 01952 388 800
